Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Quality & Food Safety Manager

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeVeghel, NetherlandsIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Extensive experience in a technical function.
A degree-level qualification in a relevant technical or scientific discipline, such as Food Science/Technology, Biological, Chemical, or Engineering sciences, or equivalent qualification or experience.
Experience leading and managing projects in an FMCG environment.
Proven line management or supervisory experience, or a proven track record coaching and developing teams and individuals.
Knowledge of Quality and Food Safety management systems and standards.
Good command of the English language.

Responsibilities

Lead the deployment of the Mars Snacking Quality and Food Safety strategy at site level, driving continuous improvement, strengthening the quality culture, and ensuring compliance with global standards.
Serve as site leader for all Quality and Food Safety activities, ensuring quality and food safety are embedded in site operations.
Lead, coach, and support a team of Quality and Food Safety Associates, ensuring they have the resources, technical skills, and competencies needed for their roles.
Participate in the Site Leadership Team and support development and implementation of the single-site improvement plan.
Provide cross-functional leadership to develop a roadmap to full compliance with global Quality and Food Safety standards, collaborating with local and central teams to secure necessary resources and capital.
Integrate Quality and Food Safety procedures and processes into manufacturing operating systems.
Own site Quality and Food Safety incidents in line with the PRIMP standard and lead implementation of robust corrective and preventive actions.
Lead and participate in regional Quality and Food Safety communities to promote knowledge and experience sharing across the business.
Lead regional or cross-site activities and projects in line with the regional Quality and Food Safety strategy and in collaboration with the network of sites.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of the technologies, processes, formulations, and raw materials used in food product manufacturing.

Job Description:

Segment: Mars Snacking

Location: Veghel

Contract type: fulltime permanent

Help Shape the Future of Quality & Food Safety at Mars

At Mars, we believe that every product enjoyed by millions of consumers should meet the highest standards of quality, safety and consistency. As our next Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing this ambition to life.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the deployment of the Mars Snacking Q&FS strategy at site level, driving continuous improvement, strengthening our quality culture and ensuring compliance with global standards. You'll be a key member of the Site Leadership Team, influencing decisions, developing people and making a real impact across the business.

What will be your key responsibilities?

As Q&FS Manager, you will be the site leader for all Quality & Food Safety activities, ensuring excellence is embedded in everything we do.

Lead, coach and support a team of Q&FS Associates, ensuring they have the necessary resources, technical skills and competencies to succeed within their roles
Actively be part of the Site Leadership team, supporting the development and implementation of the Single site improvement plan.
Provide cross-functional leadership to ensure the development of a clear roadmap to full compliance to all global Q&FS standards, collaborating with local and central teams to ensure the necessary resources and capital are secured
Ensure the integration of Q&FS procedures and processes into manufacturing operating systems
Act as the incident owner for Q&FS incidents on site in line with our PRIMP standard, and lead the implementation of robust corrective and preventative actions
Lead and participate in regional Q&FS communities to promote the effective sharing of knowledge and experience across our business
Lead regional or cross-site activities and projects in line with our regional Q&FS strategy, and in collaboration with our network of sites.

What are we looking for?

Extensive experience in a technical function
Degree level qualification in a relevant technical or scientific discipline (Food Science/Technology, Biological, Chemical, Engineering sciences), or equivalent, or equivalent experience
Experience in leading and managing projects in an FMCG environment
Proven line management/supervisory experience or a proven track record in coaching and developing teams and individuals
Knowledge of Quality & Food Safety management systems and standards
Knowledge of the technologies, processes, formulations and raw materials used in the manufacture of food products is preferred
Excellent communication skills
Good command of the English language

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

If you're ready to lead with purpose, champion quality and food safety excellence, and help create a better tomorrow for consumers around the world, we'd love to hear from you.

Mars. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we work today.

About the Company

Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Mars makes confectionery, food, and petcare products and also operates pet health services through networks like Banfield, VCA, BluePearl, and Royal Canin. Its products are marketed under familiar brands such as M&M’s, Snickers, Milky Way, Skittles, Dove, Orbit, Pedigree, Royal Canin, Whiskas, and Cocoavia, sold globally to consumers and pet owners. The company differs from competitors by combining a broad, diversified portfolio with a global, family-owned structure guided by the Mars Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, Freedom), which drives its operations and partnerships. Mars aims to help communities prosper and to grow its business while improving social and environmental outcomes, using its scale to support responsible practices across the world.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $27B
Headquarters: McLean, VA
Founded: 1911

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